Lawson's Dry Hills
The original company vineyard was planted in 1980 by Ross and Barbara Lawson, who launched the Lawson’s Dry Hills label some twelve years later, in 1992. Today, the company’s wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and their famous Gewurztraminer, all made from fruit grown in Wairau, Waihopai, Omaka and Awatere Valleys. These different regions and carefully selected vineyard sites provide varying characteristics derived from the different soils and microclimates, giving many options when it comes to blending to that much-anticipated Lawson’s style.
The dedicated bunch of people that make up the small team at Lawson’s Dry Hills are very ‘hands on’, living and breathing every part of the viticultural and winemaking process. They do a lot of talking and tasting before pouring our shared inspiration into every bottle.
The resulting wines offer an authentic expression of the place and the grape variety they are made from together with a certain special something that they believe can only come from passion.
Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Gris
A fantastic vintage has resulted in fragrant citrus, red apple and stone-fruit aromas followed by an off-dry, richly textured palate with fresh, bright fruit characters and a gentle acidity.
Winemakers Notes
The grapes were gently pressed with the free run juice being settled overnight before fermentation in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to retain the fruit characters. Post fermentation the wine was left on light yeast
lees to add texture and subtle flavours. The pressings (25% of the blend) were fermented in older French oak barriques with 'wild yeast. this portionis rich, round and spicy, providing body and additional mouthfeel.
Cellaring
This wine will drink at its best over the next two to three years.
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